ZIP 32117 (Daytona Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32117: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Volusia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Volusia County compares with Florida
Volusia County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Volusia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Volusia County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Florida, Volusia County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Volusia County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Volusia County. They injured 1,255 people and killed 108.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32117 is I-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (5), US-92 (4) and I-4 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 105 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.9, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32117 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Volusia County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Volusia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| US-92 | 4 |
| I-4 | 3 |
| SR-430 | 3 |
| CR-415 | 2 |
| SR-483 | 2 |
| Lpga Blvd | 1 |
| N Clyde Morris Blvd | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Volusia County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 441 |
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 278 |
| Interstate 95(State Road 9) | 54 |
| I-95 | 45 |
| W International Speedway Blvd | 39 |
| SR-44 | 38 |
| I-4 | 33 |
| State Road 44 | 33 |
ZIP 32117 at a glance
| Population | 30,955 |
| Density | 996 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,419 |
| Median home value | $185,008 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Volusia County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 104 | +45% | 9.0 |
| 2010s | 172 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 212 | +23% | 8.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 72 to 212. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32117
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32117?
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Volusia County (1,255 injured, 108 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32117?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32117 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32117?
The worst month is July: 9.1% of truck crashes in Volusia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32117?
Garbage trucks were involved in 105 reported crashes in Volusia County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32117 compare with Florida?
Volusia County records 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32117?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.